The National Hurricane Center says a tropical storm warning is in effect for most of Louisiana’s coast, as a system churns in the central Gulf of Mexico. They say the disturbance is expected to be near the Bayou State late Wednesday. GOHSEP spokesman Mike Steele says one of the biggest problems from this could be flash flooding on the roads…:
Cut 15 (10) “still applies”
Forecasters are calling for 3-6 inches of rain statewide, and up to 15 inches in some areas.

LSU’s 17-game winning streak came to a screeching halt as the Oregon State Beavers devoured the Tigers 13-1 in a winner’s bracket contest in the College World Series last night. Coach Paul Mainieri says the turning point of the game was when starter Eric Walker left the in the third with forearm soreness. The Tigers play an elimination game tomorrow night against Florida State.

Louisiana is the first state to prohibit public colleges from asking about criminal history on a prospective student’s application…:
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The 10th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off gets underway today at the CajunDome in Lafayette. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says a dozen Louisiana chefs are taking part…:
Cut 7 (09) “next year”
This is the first year the event will be held in Acadiana, as it usually takes place in New Orleans.